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Notice is hereby given to the general public that applications involving the properties and/or issues described below have been filed with the Planning Department for review as set forth in the City Planning Code. The Planning Commission intends to hold a PUBLIC HEARING on these items and on other matters on Thursday, April 7, 2022, beginning at 1:00 p.m. or later. Please be advised that due to the COVID-19 emergency, the Planning Commission may conduct this hearing remotely using videoconferencing technology or in-person at City Hall. Additional information may be found on the Department’s website.

2021-011722CUAVAR: 3251 STEINER ST – southwest corner of Steiner Street, Lot 001 of Assessor’s Block 0511 (District 2) – Request for a Conditional Use Authorization, pursuant to Planning Code Sections 317, 303, and 712, is to convert the two dwelling units on the second and third floors of the subject building to Non-Retail Professional Service uses. The project also seeks a variance to remove the condition of approval associated with Variance Case No. 86.019V that requires the two off-street parking spaces in the ground story garage be provided for the two dwelling units. Please note, there is an additional proposal on the subject property for a Conditional Use Authorization to establish a cannabis retail use in the commercial space at 2205 Lombard Street, which is located on the ground floor of the subject property (Case No. 2021-007323CUA). The applicant requests to convert the existing residential two-car garage to commercial loading for the Cannabis Retail Use. A Planning Commission approval at the public hearing would constitute the Approval Action for the project for the purposes of CEQA, pursuant to San Francisco Administrative Code Section 31.04(h). For further information, call Kalyani Agnihotri at (628) 652-7454, or via email at kalyani.agnihotri@sfgov.org and ask about Record No. 2021-011722CUAVAR.

2021-007323CUA: 2205-2207 LOMBARD STREET – southwest corner of Steiner Street, Lot 001 of Assessor’s Block 0511 (District 2) – Request for a Conditional Use Authorization, pursuant to Planning Code Sections 202.2, 303, and 712 to establish an approximately 1,958 square-foot Cannabis Retail Use with no on-site smoking or vaporizing of cannabis products (d.b.a. Rose Mary Jane) by combining two ground floor commercial spaces within an existing three-story mixed-use building, within an NC-3 (Neighborhood Commercial) Zoning District, and the 40-X Height and Bulk District. Please note, there is an additional proposal on the subject property for a Conditional Use Authorization and Variance to convert the two dwelling units on the second and third floors of the subject building to Non-Retail Professional Service uses and to remove an existing condition of approval from a prior variance case that requires the two off-street parking spaces in the ground story garage be provided for the two dwelling units (2021-011722CUAVAR). The applicant requests to convert the existing residential two-car garage to commercial loading for the Cannabis Retail Use. A Planning Commission approval at the public hearing would constitute the Approval Action for the project for the purposes of CEQA, pursuant to San Francisco Administrative Code Section 31.04(h). For further information, call Laura Ajello at (628) 652-7353, or via email at laura.ajello@sfgov.org and ask about Record No. 2021-007323CUA.

2020-007806CUA: 1314 PAGE STREET – north side of Page Street, Lot 013 of Assessor’s Block 1221 (District 5) – Request for a Conditional Use Authorization, pursuant to Planning Code Sections 209.1, 303 and 317 to legalize the merger of the two dwelling units on the second and third floors into a single-family residence within the RH-3 (Residential, House – Three-Family) Zoning District and a 40-X Height and Bulk District. No expansion of the existing building envelope or exterior modifications are proposed. A Planning Commission approval at the public hearing would constitute the Approval Action for the project for the purposes of CEQA, pursuant to San Francisco Administrative Code Section 31.04(h). For further information, call Christopher May at (628) 652-7359, or via email at christopher.may@sfgov.org and ask about Record No. 2020-007806CUA.

2022-002129PCA: Planning Code - Adult Sex Venues – Ordinance amending the Planning Code to define Adult Sex Venue and principally permit, conditionally permit, or prohibit Adult Sex Venues in Commercial; Residential-Commercial; Production, Distribution and Repair (PDR); Neighborhood Commercial; Neighborhood Commercial Transit; and Mixed Use Districts; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making findings of consistency with the General Plan and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1, and findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare under Planning Code, Section 302. For further information, call Audrey Merlone at (628) 652-7534, or via email at audrey.merloneo@sfgov.org and ask about Record No. 2022-002129PCA.

2020-004414CUA: 618 and 630 Octavia Street – Located on the east side of Octavia Street, north of Grove Street; Lots 037 & 038 in Assessor’s Block 0793 (District 5) - Request for a Conditional Use Authorization, pursuant to Planning Code Sections 303, to allow accessory parking above that principally permitted from 0.5 spaces per dwelling unit (20 spaces) to 0.75 spaces per dwelling unit (30 spaces) in the Hayes-Gough NCT Zoning District for a Project that would construct a new eight-story, 85-ft tall, mixed-use building (approximately 51,783 square feet) with 40 dwelling units, and making findings of eligibility for the individually requested State Density Bonus (California Government Code Sections 65915-65918) and receive one Concession and Incentive to exceed principally permitted parking, and three waivers for: 1) Rear Yard (Section 134); 2) Dwelling Unit Exposure (Section 140); and 3) Building Height (Section 260. The Project would also merge two lots to create one, approximately 9,451 square foot, lot. The project site is located within the Hayes-Gough NCT (Neighborhood Commercial Transit) Zoning District, Market and Octavia Planning Area, and 40-X Height and Bulk District. This action constitutes the Approval Action for the project for the purposes of CEQA, pursuant to San Francisco Administrative Code Section 31.04(h). For further information, call Charles Enchill at (628) 652-7551 or email at charles.enchill@sfgov.org and ask about Case No. 2020-004414CUA.

2021-004133DRP: 118 ROBINHOOD DRIVE – near Lansdale Avenue; Lot 035 in Assessor’s Block 2992 (District 7) - Discretionary Review of Building Permit Application no. 2021.0325.7259 to construct a second story vertical addition to a one-story single-family residence within the RH-1(D) (Residential House - One Family-Detached) Zoning District and 40-X Height and Bulk District. This action constitutes the Approval Action for the project for the purposes of CEQA, pursuant to San Francisco Administrative Code Section 31.04(h).). For further information, call David Winslow at (628) 652-7335 or email at david.winslow@sfgov.org and ask about Case No. 2021-004133DRP.

2020-010586DRP: 1485 20TH AVENUE – between Kirkham and Judah Streets; Lot 013 in Assessor’s Block 1833 (District 4) - Discretionary Review of Building Permit Application no. 2021.0127.3422 to construct a three-story rear horizontal addition to accommodate two accessory dwelling units within the RH-2 (Residential House - Two Family) Zoning District and 40-X Height and Bulk District. This action constitutes the Approval Action for the project for the purposes of CEQA, pursuant to San Francisco Administrative Code Section 31.04(h).). For further information, call David Winslow at (628) 652-7335 or email at david.winslow@sfgov.org and ask about Case No. 2020-010586DRP.

It is strongly recommended that persons submit their comments in writing in advance of the hearing. Written comments may be submitted via email directly to the case planner.

Persons who are unable to attend the scheduled Commission hearing may submit written comments regarding these cases to the individuals listed for each above via email or at the Planning Department, 49 South Van Ness Avenue, Suite 1400, San Francisco, CA 94103. Comments received by 9:30 a.m. on the day of the hearing will be made a part of the official record and will be brought to the attention of the Commission.

Pursuant to Government Code § 65009, if you challenge, in court, the approval of a conditional use, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Planning Commission at, or prior to, the public hearing.

Corey A. Teague
Zoning Administrator
Planning Department
49 South Van Ness Avenue, Suite 1400
San Francisco, CA 94103